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Eckstein Band
Eckstein Band Rummage Sale – Saturday, April 25, 2026 (9 – 3 pm)
Where: Eckstein Middle School Cafeteria, 3003 NE 75th Street, Seattle
Come for bargains, baked goods, and music from our own Eckstein jazz combos. Proceeds go to our public school music program directed by the legendary Moc Escobedo. Funds support student scholarships and instrument repair and replacement. Our goal is to make music accessible to all.
Thank you for supporting Eckstein music!
Donations Needed – Friday, April 24, 2026 (1:30-6:30 pm)
We need your donations to make this event a success! Please set aside your gently used clothing, household items, books, music, furniture, sporting goods, and more. See the Donation List below for details. Donations will be accepted on Friday, April 24, 1:30-6:30 pm, in the Eckstein Cafeteria.
| Accepted Items | Non-Acceptable Items |
|---|---|
| Small Appliances -Yes Irons Bakeware Blenders Coffeemakers/Coffee Pots Dishes Glasses/Cups Griddles Kitchen Utensils Mixers Plates Pots/Pans Toasters Tupperware | Small & Large Appliances – No Small: Air Conditioner – Ac – Unit Size Microwave Sewing Machine Typewriter Vacuum Cleaner Large (ALL) – No Dishwashers; Dryer Electric Stove; Gas Stove Heater Hot Water Heaters Refrigerator (Working) Washing Machine |
| Bedding and Draperies – Yes Bedding; Bedspread/Quilt Blanket; Chair/Sofa Cover Curtains; Curtains/ Drapes/ Rods Sheets | Bedding and Draperies – No Pillows |
| Clothing – Yes Blouse Coat; Raincoat Dress Fur Coat; Fur Hat Handbag Jacket Shirt Slacks Snowsuit Sweater Hat Jeans Pants Suit Shirt; Short; Skirt Slacks Suit Sweater Tuxedo | Clothing – No Bathing Suit Bathrobe Boots Bras Nightgowns Pajamas Shoes Socks Swim Trunks Under Garments Underwear |
| Household Items – Yes Antiques Artificial X-Mas Trees Card Table / Chairs Clocks (All Sizes) Fan – Box Fireplace Set Floor Lamp Ironing Boards Lamp (Small) Picture/Painting Sewing Material / Notions Suitcases Throw Rug Towels Wall Decorations Rugs | Household Items – No Artificial Flowers & Plants BBQ Grills (with or w/o propane tank) Charcoal Grills (with or w/o propane tank) Carpet Padding Carpet Car Seats Doors Fan (Ceiling) Furniture larger than a dining room chair/coffee table Glass Recyclables Lamps/Shades/Light Fixtures (Large) Magazines (All Types) Screens Stereo Cabinets Toiletries (Unopened) Vanity/Sink Sets Window Blinds / Shades; Windows Wood Paneling/Stain |
| Kitchen Items – Yes Baking Pans Cookie Cutters Pots/Pans Small (non-electric) Kitchen Tools *Clean, rust-free, damage-free and in sellable condition | Kitchen Items – No Countertops Cupboards Kitchen Table/Chairs Sinks Stoves Microwave Cart |
| Miscellaneous – Yes Calculators Canning Jars CDs DVDs Holiday Decorations Jewelry Luggage Musical Instruments Patterns Pictures / Frames Purses Records Shower Chairs Umbrella Walkers Yarn | Miscellaneous – No Aluminum Cans Auto Parts/Equipment Car Ramps; Car Seats; Car Top Carriers Cosmetics (Unopened) Flammable Liquid Or Any Food Furniture larger than a dining room chair / coffee table Hangers (Plastic/Wire) Incinerators; Magazines Make-Up (Unopened) National Geographic; Newspapers Organs Plastic Recyclables; Scrap Metal; Scrap Paper Swivel Rockers Wheel Rims Wheelchairs/Scooters Crutches Gas Powered Equipment |
| Sporting Goods – Yes Bicycles Camping Equipment Golf Clubs Ice Skates Roller Blades Skis (All Types) Sporting Goods Tennis Racket | Sporting Goods – No Exercise Equipment Helmets (of any kind) |
| Tools – Yes Please only tools in good shape without rust Garden Tools Power Tools (Not Industrial) | Tools – No Edger Weedwackers Mower (Hazardous/flammable) |
| Toys –Yes Board Games* Stuffed Animals Toys (All Types)* Video Games and Consoles *Only toys & games that are unbroken, and with all their parts/pieces | Toys –No Toys/sets that are missing pieces Outdoor Toys Little Tykes Toys |
| Small furniture items; dining room chair or small coffee table. Check with Rummage Sale Volunteer. | No Large Furniture Items Furniture larger than a dining room chair or coffee table must be approved by a Rummage Sale volunteer. Contact ecksteinbandfamilies@gmail.com with questions. |
Summer Band/Orchestra Camp for Incoming Sixth Graders
Future Eckstein Music Ensemble Parents & Guardians
Each year at this time, students eagerly wait their turn to join the award-winning Eckstein Middle School music program. The study of music can be one of the most valuable steps in your child’s education. Current research shows that playing an instrument increases brain development along with developing responsibility, mental discipline, teamwork and self-esteem. It will also provide enjoyment while fostering a lifelong appreciation of music and the arts.
At Eckstein we are looking forward to working with your child. Don’t forget to enroll in a music ensemble at Eckstein. If you have any experience with a band/orchestra instrument, please register for Premier Band/Orchestra. If you have no experience, please register for Introductory Band/Orchestra. No audition is required!
This is also a great time to switch/try another instrument. Let me know if you will need to borrow an instrument.
Summer Band/Orchestra Camp for incoming 6th graders
Band and Jazz Band
Orchestra
Eckstein Band Program
Eckstein Band offers rich programming to all students, with and without prior musical experience. Prospective Students of band are asked to interview with Director Moc Escobedo (Mr. E) and are assigned a band level; students sign up for band as one of their electives for the year. During band, students learn how to work together on an amazing array of musical numbers – from classical pieces to popular movie soundtracks, and enjoy performance opportunities during the year, including assemblies and family concerts. Highest level bands may also take field trips and perform at festivals.
We offer multiple Ensembles to meet the needs and interests of our student population.
We ask band families to pay an annual Enrichment Fee per student. This pays for reeds, equipment, festival fees, music, and so much more! Scholarships are available.
We accept Donations, year-round! Donations make music possible for all students, regardless of means.
Volunteers Wanted to help keep the show running and support the hard work of Mr. E and the student musicians! Jobs can be big or small, one-time or year-round, and any/all help is appreciated.
Questions? Email our Band Chair with any questions you may have: ecksteinbandfamilies@gmail.com
Eckstein Band Calendar 2025-26
| Date | Day | Event | Time | Place | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/8/25 | Monday | Parent Meeting | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | M |
| 9/9/25 | Tue & Thurs | Jr Jazz Rehearsals (all year) | 4:00 – 5:30 pm | Eckstein | G |
| 9/19/25 | Friday | 75th Anniversary Assembly | AM | Eckstein | I |
| 9/20/25 | Saturday | 75th Anniversary Assembly | Day | Eckstein | J |
| 10/6/25 | Monday | Parent Meeting | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | M |
| 10/14/25 | Tuesday | Native Heritage Assembly | AM | Eckstein | I |
| 11/3/25 | Monday | Parent Meeting | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | M |
| 11/7/25 | Friday | Veterans Day Performance | AM | Eckstein | F |
| 11/8/25 | Saturday | Concert Attire distribution (Gently used gear-mostly option 2) | 2 – 4:00 pm | Eckstein Garden | N/A |
| 11/20/25 | Thursday | Eckstein Jazz Night | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | DGIL |
| 12/1/25 | Monday | Parent Meeting | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | M |
| 12/9/25 | Tuesday | Intermediate Band Rehearsal | Daytime | Eckstein | CD |
| 12/11/25 | Thursday | All-Band Winter Concert | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | ABCDFK |
| 12/18/25 | Thursday | Winter Assembly | AM | Eckstein | Top Ens |
| 1/5/26 | Monday | Parent Meeting | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | M |
| 1/16/26 | Friday | MLK Performance | AM | Eckstein | I |
| 1/21/26 | Tuesday | Mowry Jazz Clinic | 7:00 pm | Eckstein | I |
| 1/29/26 | Thursday | Clark College | 7:00 am | Clark College | N/A |
| 2/2/26 | Monday | Parent Meeting | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | M |
| 2/2/26 | Monday | PNW Band Festival | Daytime | UW | CDF |
| 2/6/26 | Friday | Bellevue Jazz Festival | Daytime | Bellevue College | ID |
| 3/2/26 | Monday | Parent Meeting | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | M |
| 3/3/26 | Tuesday | EIM Side-by-side | 7:00 pm | Eckstein | B |
| 3/5/26 | Thursday | Eckstein Concert Band Festival | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | ABCD |
| 3/12/26 | Friday | Frank Demiero Jazz Festival | All Day | Edmonds | L |
| 3/19/26 | Thursday | Eckstein Jazz Band Festival | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | DGI |
| 4/4/26 | Saturday | Solo & Ensemble | All Day | Eckstein | All |
| 4/6/25 | Monday | Parent Meeting | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | M |
| 4/23/26 | Thursday | Top Ensembles | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | FIK |
| 4/25/26 | Saturday | Rummage Sale | All Day | Eckstein | All |
| 5/1/26 | Friday | Bellevue HS Jazz Festival | Daytime | Bellevue HS | DGI |
| 5/4/26 | Saturday | Oaks Park Oregon | All Day | Oregon | CDK |
| 5/4/26 | Monday | Parent Meeting | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | M |
| 5/8-9/26 | Friday & Saturday | Eckstein Musical | 7:00 pm | Eckstein | I |
| 5/22/26 | Friday | Folklife Festival | Afternoon | Seattle Center | FI |
| 5/29/26 | Weekend | Music in the Park | Weekend | Idaho | FIL |
| 6/1/26 | Monday | Parent Meeting | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | M |
| 6/4/26 | Thursday | All Bands Concert | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | ABCDFK |
| 6/6/26 | Saturday | Music in the Parks | All Day | Federal Way | BG |
| 6/11/26 | Thursday | Swing Dance | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | DGI |
| 6/15/26 | Monday | Instrument Petting Zoo | 6:30 pm | Eckstein | N/A |
| 5/22/26-7/10/26 | M-Thurs | Summer Music for Eckstein 2026-27 | 9 – 12:00 pm | TBD | 6th graders |
| 8/11-8/13/26 | Tue-Thursday | Drumline | 10 – 12:00 pm | Eckstein | K |
| 8/17-8/21/26 | Mon-Friday | Senior Jazz 2025-26 rehearsals | 10 – 3:00 pm | Eckstein | I |
Eckstein Band Summer Band Camp – June 22 – July 10, 2026
Instruction for Incoming 2026-27 6th Graders – Every Eckstein 2026-27 Band/Jazz Band 6th grader is encouraged to attend. Instruments and supplies are available to loan. Please email Mr. Escobedo at cuescobedo@seattleschools.org if you need an instrument.
Location: TBD
Date: June 22 – July 10, 2026
Time: 9 am – Noon
Fee: $90 per student, you can pay online using SchoolPay
or send check to Eckstein Middle School c/o Mr. Escobedo; 3003 NE 75th Street, Seattle, WA 98115
Make check out to Eckstein Band
All students attending must complete and turn in a permission form. Please email Mr. Escobedo at cuescobedo@seattleschools.org for the form and then to return the form.